As anyone who participates in their local chapter can attest, networking opportunities are invaluable. But with most ACDIS local chapters holding virtual meetings, it’s rare to get a chance to connect and collaborate in person. For that reason, ACDIS wants to help local chapters get together at...Read More »
FEATURES 5 Understanding the landscape of SDOH 10 Case study: Tracking and reporting quality impact of CDI efforts 13 Case study: CDI reporting structure ...Read More »
Every time I speak with a CDI professional I’ve never met before, I notice how different their circumstances are from the last person I spoke with. There is such a range of job responsibilities, education, and future career goals amongst our membership. Some have...Read More »
When asked, most CDI professionals will say that the primary goal of CDI is improved patient care. The idea that CDI is “all about the money” is, as all CDI professionals know, inaccurate and reductive. Yes, CDI efforts can lead to more accurate (and often...Read More »
While financial impact has been a primary concern since the inception of CDI, many organizations share a growing emphasis on quality, especially as payment methodologies continue to shift from strictly fee-for-service to pay-for-performance. Tracking the effect of...Read More »
Historically, CDI specialists have not included quality concerns in their regular chart reviews, leaving such efforts to experts in the quality department. With the advent of pay-for-quality programs and public quality rating systems from CMS, Leapfrog Group...Read More »
A little procrastination never hurt anybody, but if you’re still planning to apply for one of the three ACDIS boards and committees open for new volunteers, time is running short!
